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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.82, 3,714.32 and 1,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.82, 3,714.32 and 1,945.56 is: 2,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.82 : 3,714.32 = 1,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.82/3,714.32 = 1,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.82x = 3,714.32 × 1,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.82x = 7,226,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,432.42/2,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.59

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